indimi

Swahili

safu

SA-fu

How to say it

SwahilisafuSA-fusoon
Englishrowsoon
Frenchrangée, lignesoon

Meaning

a row, line, series, or rank of things arranged in order.

Good to know

msafa (mi-) row, line, series. safu ya milima. range of mountains, weka (panga) safu. put/set in a row. jipanga safu. mil. form ranks

Examples

  • Wanafunzi walisimama katika safu moja.The students stood in a single row.
  • Safu ya milima inaonekana mbali.A range of mountains can be seen in the distance.
  • Je, mmejipanga kwa safu sahihi?Have you lined up in the correct order?
  • Askari hawakujipanga safu wakati wa gwaride.The soldiers did not form ranks during the parade.

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